Patient Care Tech - Stepdown Care Unit - Nights

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Deliver healthcare with heart.

Give people a reason to smile.

Put a little love in your work.

Be honest and real, but with care.

Lagniappe in every task.

One-of-a-kind care mindset.

See opportunities, not problems.

Cheerlead ideas and teamwork.

Love what makes you, you.

You are welcome here.

Zusammenfassung

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a patient care assistant to support nurses with data collection, hygiene, and daily tasks, ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will communicate with patients and families, maintain a clean environment, and participate in rounds to enhance satisfaction.

Previous CNA or patient care tech experience is valued; a high school diploma or CNA program completion is required, with BLS certification expected within six months if in ER or behavioral health settings.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate about patient care.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment.
• Ability to recognize problematic behaviors and follow directions.

Aufgaben

• Assists the nurse in data collection for patient assessment (vital signs, etc.).
• Assists with hygiene, nutrition, and personal care tasks; documents tasks.
• Maintains patient safety and a clean environment under supervision.
• Participates in patient rounding to drive satisfaction and safety.
• Supports unit growth and participates in community events as directed.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Recognize problematic behaviors

Follow directions to nurse/charge

Ausbildung

High school diploma / GED / CNA program

Jobbeschreibung

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient Care: Assists the nurse in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc. Assists with the patient's hygiene, nutrition, and personal care needs. Completes documentation of patient related tasks.

People and Quality: Ensures patient safety by maintaining a safe environment under the direction of the nurse. Communicates effectively about patient care and needs while on duty. Supports teamwork of the unit in meeting patient needs. Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) when interacting with a patient or family. Maintains a clean environment in patient care area.

Service: Supports teamwork of the unit in meeting patient needs. Completes patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.

Growth: Seeks knowledge and opportunities for career development and in support of unit/department growth.

Community: Accepts direction of the supervisor and LPN/RN to perform other duties as assigned and participates in LCMC's community events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High school diploma, GED, or completion of a nursing assistant program required. Will consider two years as a certified nursing assistant or patient care tech in lieu of education.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association (AHA) Current Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (Required within 6 months of hire into an Emergency Room or Behavioral Health Unit.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently in a team environment. Ability to recognize problematic behaviors. Ability to follow direction of the LPN/RN/Charge Nurse for the shift.

WORK SHIFT: Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. Lakeview Hospital , the center of LCMC Health’s extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do.
• You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.